Question 1

To reduce risk of developing cervical cancer,a client who has human papillomavirus (HPV)infection should be advised to avoid:

Accepted Answer

A) smoking 
B) use of oral contraception 
C) use of barrier methods of contraception 
D) use of condoms for future sexual partners 
A) smoking 
B) use of oral contraception 
C) use of barrier methods of contraception 
D) use of condoms for future sexual partners A

Question 2

Cytomegalovirus can be misdiagnosed as what illness due to similarity of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) AIDS 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) mononucleosis 
D) syphilis 
A) AIDS 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) mononucleosis 
D) syphilis C

Question 3

What is the MOST common symptom of gonorrheal infection in women?

Accepted Answer

A) grayish-white mucopurulent vaginal discharge 
B) infertility 
C) painful sexual intercourse 
D) yellow or bloody vaginal discharge 
A) grayish-white mucopurulent vaginal discharge 
B) infertility 
C) painful sexual intercourse 
D) yellow or bloody vaginal discharge D

Question 4

In addition to prior treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and sexual orientation,which of the following is a pertinent part of a client history when screening for sexually transmitted diseases?

Accepted Answer

A) year of first sexual intercourse 
B) racial origin 
C) attendance at sex education classes 
D) number of sexual partners over the last 6 months 
A) year of first sexual intercourse 
B) racial origin 
C) attendance at sex education classes 
D) number of sexual partners over the last 6 months

Question 5

Which population group is MOST at risk for developing human papillomavirus (HPV)infection?

Accepted Answer

A) males between the ages of 17 and 25 years old 
B) males or females in their early 20s who have had multiple sexual partners 
C) teenage girls or young women in their 20s 
D) females in their mid-20s to 30s 
A) males between the ages of 17 and 25 years old 
B) males or females in their early 20s who have had multiple sexual partners 
C) teenage girls or young women in their 20s 
D) females in their mid-20s to 30s

Question 6

What is the preferred treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV)infection?

Accepted Answer

A) topical antibiotics 
B) cryosurgery 
C) chemotherapy 
D) surgical removal under general anesthesia 
A) topical antibiotics 
B) cryosurgery 
C) chemotherapy 
D) surgical removal under general anesthesia

Question 7

When teaching the client about proper condom use,which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) is just as effective as other birth control methods 
B) should be discarded after two ejaculations 
C) disposal includes by holding at the base of the penis after ejaculation 
D) can be used to prevent oral-genital membrane contact 
E) store in a cool,dry place away from sunlight 
A) is just as effective as other birth control methods 
B) should be discarded after two ejaculations 
C) disposal includes by holding at the base of the penis after ejaculation 
D) can be used to prevent oral-genital membrane contact 
E) store in a cool,dry place away from sunlight

Question 8

The nurse should be aware that which sexually transmitted infection (STI)is often seen in combination with chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

A) gonorrhea 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) syphilis 
D) trichomoniasis 
A) gonorrhea 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) syphilis 
D) trichomoniasis

Question 9

What is the primary route of transmission of hepatitis B?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual contact 
B) oral-fecal 
C) blood 
D) water 
A) sexual contact 
B) oral-fecal 
C) blood 
D) water

Question 10

In addition to sexual contact,client teaching should include that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)virus can be transmitted by which mode?

Accepted Answer

A) respiratory 
B) from baby to mother 
C) blood 
D) fecal 
A) respiratory 
B) from baby to mother 
C) blood 
D) fecal

Question 11

Transmission of cytomegalovirus to an unborn fetus can result in what condition in the neonate?

Accepted Answer

A) cataracts 
B) choanal atresia 
C) mental retardation 
D) jaundice 
A) cataracts 
B) choanal atresia 
C) mental retardation 
D) jaundice

Question 12

Symptoms of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)include:

Accepted Answer

A) fever,chills,aches,and fatigue 
B) painful wartlike growths on internal or external genitalia 
C) painless,soft,fleshy growths appearing in the genital area 
D) white,cheesy discharge from the vagina 
A) fever,chills,aches,and fatigue 
B) painful wartlike growths on internal or external genitalia 
C) painless,soft,fleshy growths appearing in the genital area 
D) white,cheesy discharge from the vagina

Question 13

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI)is known as the "silent STI" because 50% of cases are asymptomatic?

Accepted Answer

A) chlamydia 
B) herpes genitalis virus 
C) HIV 
D) syphilis 
A) chlamydia 
B) herpes genitalis virus 
C) HIV 
D) syphilis

Question 14

In addition to the use of nonbarrier methods of birth control,which factor has led to the dramatic increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)in the last two decades?

Accepted Answer

A) asymptomatic disease carriers 
B) careful reporting of STIs 
C) antibiotic-resistant organisms 
D) more sex education programs in schools 
A) asymptomatic disease carriers 
B) careful reporting of STIs 
C) antibiotic-resistant organisms 
D) more sex education programs in schools

Question 15

For a pregnant client who has trichomoniasis,when will treatment occur?

Accepted Answer

A) mother and baby will be treated after birth 
B) after the first trimester 
C) immediately 
D) once the repeat test is also positive 
A) mother and baby will be treated after birth 
B) after the first trimester 
C) immediately 
D) once the repeat test is also positive

Question 16

Client teaching should include that human papillomavirus (HPV)can lead to the formation of:

Accepted Answer

A) chancres 
B) enlarged inguinal lymph nodes 
C) genital warts 
D) herpetic lesions 
A) chancres 
B) enlarged inguinal lymph nodes 
C) genital warts 
D) herpetic lesions

Question 17

Common diagnotic tests to determine the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

Accepted Answer

A) antigen for HSV 
B) Reiter's test 
C) CT scan 
D) Western blot 
E) biopsy
F)urine specimen 
A) antigen for HSV 
B) Reiter's test 
C) CT scan 
D) Western blot 
E) biopsy
F)urine specimen

Question 18

The destructive,inflammatory changes occurring in the tertiary stage of syphilis involves which organ system?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple 
B) central nervous 
C) epidermal 
D) reproductive 
A) multiple 
B) central nervous 
C) epidermal 
D) reproductive

Question 19

The nurse caring for a newborn administers silver nitrate or antibiotic solution to prevent an eye infection.This transmission may occur as the baby travels through the birth canal that is infected with:

Accepted Answer

A) gonorrhea 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D) syphilis 
A) gonorrhea 
B) herpes genitalis 
C) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) 
D) syphilis

Question 20

At which stage does syphilis become noninfectious?

Accepted Answer

A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) There is no stage at which the disease is not infectious. 
A) primary 
B) secondary 
C) tertiary 
D) There is no stage at which the disease is not infectious.

Exam 45: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

To reduce risk of developing cervical cancer,a client who has human papillomavirus (HPV)infection should be advised to avoid:

Cytomegalovirus can be misdiagnosed as what illness due to similarity of symptoms?

What is the MOST common symptom of gonorrheal infection in women?

In addition to prior treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)and sexual orientation,which of the following is a pertinent part of a client history when screening for sexually transmitted diseases?

Which population group is MOST at risk for developing human papillomavirus (HPV)infection?

What is the preferred treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV)infection?

When teaching the client about proper condom use,which of the following should the nurse include? (Select all that apply. )

The nurse should be aware that which sexually transmitted infection (STI)is often seen in combination with chlamydia?

What is the primary route of transmission of hepatitis B?

In addition to sexual contact,client teaching should include that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)virus can be transmitted by which mode?

Transmission of cytomegalovirus to an unborn fetus can result in what condition in the neonate?

Symptoms of infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)include:

Which sexually transmitted infection (STI)is known as the "silent STI" because 50% of cases are asymptomatic?

In addition to the use of nonbarrier methods of birth control,which factor has led to the dramatic increase of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)in the last two decades?

For a pregnant client who has trichomoniasis,when will treatment occur?

Client teaching should include that human papillomavirus (HPV)can lead to the formation of:

Common diagnotic tests to determine the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

The destructive,inflammatory changes occurring in the tertiary stage of syphilis involves which organ system?

The nurse caring for a newborn administers silver nitrate or antibiotic solution to prevent an eye infection.This transmission may occur as the baby travels through the birth canal that is infected with:

At which stage does syphilis become noninfectious?

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